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Which mirrorless should I choose?

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Don_Meier New Member • Posts: 4
Which mirrorless should I choose?

Hello everyone, I need help to decide which camera suits me as a gift for my father. My budget is tight ( I try to keep it under $1000), and I want to buy a camera that could last at least 4-5 years. I watch every video and read most reviews, including forum threads. However, each comment makes me question my decision.

History: He was a photography entuhanist 25 years ago and mainly used the Zenit brand (35mm). He took landscapes, portraits, and a little street photography. Due to economic and work conditions, he stopped his hobby, but now he is retired, and I want to give him a camera as a gift.

I found several good cameras but needed help deciding which would be better. I keep it under (or around) $1000. He will not use lightroom or other software at this moment. So he will heavily use jpeg.

My first option is the cheapest but discounted Canon M50 Mark II. I found with kit lens (18-45mm f/3.5-6.3) for $449. Also, prime lenses are cheap. It is a good option with a low price tag and alternative lenses, but it is discounted, and the image quality is not the best.

My second option is Canon R50 with a kit lens (18-45mm f/3.5-6.3) for $799. It looks good, but in reviews, they suggest R10 as a better alternative to R50, which is $999. There is no IBIS, but the automatic shoots are easy to use.

My third option is Nikon Z50 which is on sale, and the price tag is $899 with the kit lens. Also, they offer FTZ II for $149 as a bundle.

My fourth option is Canon EOS RP. I found it for $699 (body); the lenses are cheap. It is a full-frame sensor but not highly recommended. However, the price tag is in the buy budget.

My final is the most expensive one; it is over my budget, but I am still considering it—the Nikon Z6 (used body), which is $1029. The basic lenses are expensive (around $300). I also checked Nikon Z5 (as new), which is $1049, but most people suggest the Nikon Z6 over Nikon Z5. I already have a 64GB XQD card.

If you help me with your personal experiences, that would be helpful. Thank you very much!

Canon EOS M50 (EOS Kiss M) Canon EOS R10 Nikon Z50 Nikon Z6
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